Well, I did it - The Firearms Forum

dons2346 · 06-20-2011, 09:49 AM

Finally got back to my state of residence so I could purchase a 45. I went to the store with a pocket full of cash, well a credit card anyway, intent on a Kimber. After playing with them I ask about a Colt and they just happened to have a Combat Elite. It isn't in the same category as a Kimber carry gun but it felt better so it has a new home. This is the first time in 40 years that I have held a 45!

Got it back to the motorhome,field stripped it and found it really clean. I don't think there was any lube at all on it so it got some SBGO (brought it with me just in case) and put back together. Now to get back to WA so I can hit the range.

It was really nice to be able to go into a gun store, pick out a handgun and walk out with it an hour later. None of this 15 day wait stuff.

It was so much fun, I think I'll buy something else before leaving.

Juker · 06-20-2011, 10:02 AM

EXCELLENT choice, congrats!!

Bigbill · 06-20-2011, 10:05 AM

Nice purchase congrats. These can get habit forming too.
To me any 1911/45acp that functions/cycles is a good one no matter what the brand or cost.

I want to get a Colt Delta Elite in 10mm its on my wish list(someday) i'll get it.

Shooter45 · 06-20-2011, 04:06 PM

Congrats on the Combat Elite.

I have had a couple and liked them.

Don't forget pictures and a range report.

1911 man · 06-21-2011, 12:43 AM

Congrats,I also have a combat elite and love it. Its my most accurate gun and has never had a feeding problem ever

JLA · 06-21-2011, 06:39 PM

My puter must be broke... I cant see the pictures...

Shooter45 · 06-21-2011, 07:06 PM

I can see the picture in my head.

I turned my Combat Elite into a real tack driver with a little work and a trigger job. I was shooting it at the range one day and another shooter was there. He stopped shooting to watch me then asked if he could fire a few rounds. He fired 5 rounds, reached in his pocket and layed $800 on the bench and said "is that enough ?" He walked away with my Combat Elite.

I unzipped my range bag and removed an old Springfield I had worked and finished my range session.

JLA · 06-21-2011, 07:15 PM

Great story sam. I would have taken the 8 C-notes and went and picked up 2 more entry level 1911s to build up..

dons2346 · 06-21-2011, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by JLA

My puter must be broke... I cant see the pictures...

Nope, it ain't broke. I'm on the road and the wifey left the good camera at home. The only thing I have is the phone and the pix aren't that great. Anyway, I thought everyone knows what a Colt looks like

woolleyworm · 06-21-2011, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by dons2346

Finally got back to my state of residence so I could purchase a 45. I went to the store with a pocket full of cash, well a credit card anyway, intent on a Kimber. After playing with them I ask about a Colt and they just happened to have a Combat Elite. It isn't in the same category as a Kimber carry gun but it felt better so it has a new home. This is the first time in 40 years that I have held a 45!

Got it back to the motorhome,field stripped it and found it really clean. I don't think there was any lube at all on it so it got some SBGO (brought it with me just in case) and put back together. Now to get back to WA so I can hit the range.

It was really nice to be able to go into a gun store, pick out a handgun and walk out with it an hour later. None of this 15 day wait stuff.

It was so much fun, I think I'll buy something else before leaving.

Congrats ! Where are you going to shoot up in Wa? I'll be up there in Aug and was thinking about bringing a couple of handguns with me, but I'm still not sure if I want to deal with the hassles.

American Leader · 06-21-2011, 10:21 PM

Congrats Don, hope it's the first of many!

dons2346 · 06-21-2011, 11:28 PM

Congrats ! Where are you going to shoot up in Wa? I'll be up there in Aug and was thinking about bringing a couple of handguns with me, but I'm still not sure if I want to deal with the hassles.

I live in Birch Bay, almost to the border on the wet side. There is a gun range in Lynden that is handy.

Where and when will you be there in Aug? We are on our way to Hogger's city for a motorhome convention and I won't be back in WA until the 19th or so. Sure hope Hogger has all the union whiners and moaners cleared out before we get there.

06-20-2011, 09:49 AM	#1
dons2346 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Move between WA and points south Contributor Posts: 1,415	Well, I did it Finally got back to my state of residence so I could purchase a 45. I went to the store with a pocket full of cash, well a credit card anyway, intent on a Kimber. After playing with them I ask about a Colt and they just happened to have a Combat Elite. It isn't in the same category as a Kimber carry gun but it felt better so it has a new home. This is the first time in 40 years that I have held a 45! Got it back to the motorhome,field stripped it and found it really clean. I don't think there was any lube at all on it so it got some SBGO (brought it with me just in case) and put back together. Now to get back to WA so I can hit the range. It was really nice to be able to go into a gun store, pick out a handgun and walk out with it an hour later. None of this 15 day wait stuff. It was so much fun, I think I'll buy something else before leaving. __________________ "A strong body makes the mind strong. As to the species of exercises, I advise the gun. While this gives moderate exercise to the body, it gives boldness, enterprise and independence to the mind. Games played with the ball, and others of that nature, are too violent for the body and stamp no character on the mind. Let your gun therefore be your constant companion of your walks." --Thomas Jefferson, letter to Peter Carr, 1785 -->

06-20-2011, 10:02 AM	#2
Juker Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Land of Lincoln Contributor Posts: 2,872	Re: Well, I did it EXCELLENT choice, congrats!! __________________ SHOOT FIRST. SHOOT SECOND. MOST IMPORTANTLY, BE THE MAN WHO'S SHOOTING LAST.

06-20-2011, 10:05 AM	#3
Bigbill V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Northeast(ct) Posts: 216	Re: Well, I did it Nice purchase congrats. These can get habit forming too. To me any 1911/45acp that functions/cycles is a good one no matter what the brand or cost. I want to get a Colt Delta Elite in 10mm its on my wish list(someday) i'll get it.

06-20-2011, 04:06 PM	#4
Shooter45 Administrator Join Date: Feb 2001 Contributor Posts: 8,749	Re: Well, I did it Congrats on the Combat Elite. I have had a couple and liked them. Don't forget pictures and a range report.

06-21-2011, 12:43 AM	#5
1911 man V.I.P. Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 64	Re: Well, I did it Congrats,I also have a combat elite and love it. Its my most accurate gun and has never had a feeding problem ever

06-21-2011, 06:39 PM	#6
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,308	Re: Well, I did it My puter must be broke... I cant see the pictures... __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!

06-21-2011, 07:06 PM	#7
Shooter45 Administrator Join Date: Feb 2001 Contributor Posts: 8,749	Re: Well, I did it I can see the picture in my head. I turned my Combat Elite into a real tack driver with a little work and a trigger job. I was shooting it at the range one day and another shooter was there. He stopped shooting to watch me then asked if he could fire a few rounds. He fired 5 rounds, reached in his pocket and layed $800 on the bench and said "is that enough ?" He walked away with my Combat Elite. I unzipped my range bag and removed an old Springfield I had worked and finished my range session.

06-21-2011, 07:15 PM	#8
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,308	Re: Well, I did it Great story sam. I would have taken the 8 C-notes and went and picked up 2 more entry level 1911s to build up.. __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!

06-21-2011, 10:21 PM	#11
American Leader Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Iowa Contributor Posts: 1,630	Re: Well, I did it Congrats Don, hope it's the first of many!

06-21-2011, 11:28 PM	#12
dons2346 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Move between WA and points south Contributor Posts: 1,415	Re: Well, I did it Congrats ! Where are you going to shoot up in Wa? I'll be up there in Aug and was thinking about bringing a couple of handguns with me, but I'm still not sure if I want to deal with the hassles. I live in Birch Bay, almost to the border on the wet side. There is a gun range in Lynden that is handy. Where and when will you be there in Aug? We are on our way to Hogger's city for a motorhome convention and I won't be back in WA until the 19th or so. Sure hope Hogger has all the union whiners and moaners cleared out before we get there. __________________ "A strong body makes the mind strong. As to the species of exercises, I advise the gun. While this gives moderate exercise to the body, it gives boldness, enterprise and independence to the mind. Games played with the ball, and others of that nature, are too violent for the body and stamp no character on the mind. Let your gun therefore be your constant companion of your walks." --Thomas Jefferson, letter to Peter Carr, 1785